AZT 2019 Thru-Hike: Episode 9 - Flagstaff Bound

[@nobodyhikes]

Arizona is extremely beautiful. This trail definitely got added to the bucket list.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Get out there! Hike On, Darwin

[@limitbassfishing2733]

Be glad you did the PCT last year and not this year. Thru-hikers got absolutely pounded by snow this year in the Sierras!

[@joestagner7817]

Darwin I appreciate all the information you give us Thank You Happy Hiking

[@xxFRANKie10xx]

These videos are the highlight of my day, especially now while studying for my exams (and then HOPEFULLY graduate). Breakfast, a good coffee, and 10 min of nature. Looking forward to do my first multiple day hikes the coming year :) Keep it up!

[@dzjc01]

Awesome video footage. The only complaint I have with thru-hiking is that no one stops to "smell the roses" while on the trail. You've passed some beautiful ponds and lakes that would have been great to just have a sit-down and dream a little.

[@LanceVanArsdell]

That's your best Arizona Trail segment yet! I loved the photography and commentary. Makes me wish I'd gotten into backpacking when I was there! As I sat parked in my car I played the music through the car stereo and really loved it! It is way better than listening to low-quality audio on my cell phone.

[@eric78660]

I've been impressed with the quality of the trail construction and maintenance. The tread looks to be in good condition and the access/transition gates are almost works of art in and of themselves. Oh, and Darwin you're cool too.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

The ATA does an Amazing job with the trail! Hike On, Darwin

[@runnhunt]

Thanks for sharing your hike. I sure miss running the trails around Flagstaff ... these are making me homesick for Arizona. By the way, you pointed at Agassiz Peak when you pointed out Mt. Humphreys. Mt. Humphreys is the peak to the north of Agassiz. Common mistake.

[@siriusmeixiu]

Been waiting for this episode! And it’s still snowing in Flagstaff today. 😂 whack weather, but you’re getting to see a greener than usual N. AZ. (Nice shoutout to Lumberyard btw)

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Arizona definitely got the most Wacky Weather this year! Hike On, Darwin

[@bassnote1]

Thank you Darwin,I always come away inspired watching your videos,always sets a good tone for my weekend.

[@michalstoch]

Only hike I did in the US was the Mount Whitney, and definitely want to come back for more, Your country have beautiful and diverse nature treasures 👍 Thanks for the videos!

[@olliehopnoodle4628]

I am happy you are enjoying Arizona. You've done a great job showing just how beautiful it is. It's an interesting place with the different ecosystems. Thank you for sharing.

[@spencert8125]

Sick at home with damn gallstones. Thanks for letting me hike through you brotha lol

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

😕Bummer... Glad I could bring you along. Hike On, Darwin

[@louarminio]

Great video! Glad you enjoyed Flagstaff. So nice to see a local trail featured. I need to circle back and watch the rest of this series.

[@brianstarr8558]

What are the tips and tricks for cleaning up your pot or cold soak container when on the trail or in a dry section? Love the videos.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Even when I travel by car I've been known to prepare my coffee just as you do on the trail. As always, thanks!

[@robertbarnes6047]

Very nicely done. I really enjoy your videos.

[@jimpflugrath6220]

Humphreys Peak is the tallest point in Arizona. A very nice trail goes to the top. Was there the day after Thanksgiving in late November 2018. Microspikes were very useful on the icy, snowy last couple of miles up. It's a shame that thru-hiking doesn't have time for bagging a peak it seems, but no roses to smell at the top either.

[@vincentc6919]

Binge watching like a champ!!!!!!!! keep going>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@Joe-bu4vj]

I love your videos and they are more like art. They always make me so excited to go hike and live life. Keep up the great work

[@maxwanders]

Keep up with the amazing work Darwin. Love it all. I hope you are enjoying your time over seas

[@glennpitcairn1808]

Always best to play it safe with snow. Love following your hikes since we are not long distance backpacking folks. Love to hike and we do 400-500 miles a year, but all day hikes...so far. We started following you last year on the PCT which was great and have enjoyed seeing the Arizona Trail. Who says Arizona is all desert?

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Big Misconception about the South West in general. It’s one of the most Diverse Environments I’ve Ever hiked in! Hike On, Darwin

[@kan-zee]

Well done Darwin..Your smooth transition shots and sequential cut scene clips are outstanding. Alot of thru hiker video creators, can learn alot , from viewing your videos. cheers 😍👍🔥

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks! Glad you’re digging the Series! Hike On, Darwin

[@sinfonianbarelytone9191]

Love railroad grade trails! 3% elevation gain is CAKE! No wonder you can get those miles in. Kidding. You rock!

[@tlh277]

God, I love these video! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing:)

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Thanks for Watching!!! Hike On, Darwin

[@Outdoor_MED]

Dude you are crushing miles like a boss!!! How can you hike 30 miles in a day, you are a beast.

[@OttawaOldFart]

Glad to see I am not the only one still getting snow.

[@KevinFryAdventures]

I love this hike you are doing! I did Grand Canyon a couple of years ago & recognize some of that Flagstaff scenery. The AZT looks so amazing!

[@dtbishop]

Your breakfast was at my favorite place in Flagstaff and love the humphries hike!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

The Place!!!🤤

[@smkinrade]

Mike & Ronda's is still there?! That makes me so happy, I moved from Flag in 2009 and we used to go there all the time.

[@micaylaspencer9449]

Haha cool I stayed at the Relax Inn in April of 19. Grand Canyon sunrise and lunch at Zion. That was driving rather than hiking though.

[@MillimeterMech]

Great video Darwin, thanks for bringing us along!

[@MorettiPyrotechnicsLLC]

Your editing is superb.

[@johnmcneeley]

Haha! I accidentally turned on closed captioning. After that big push into Flagstaff you said " And we made it" The captioning said, "And we mate!"

[@livelifeabundantly8941]

LOOVED THE MUSIC THRU THIS ONE!!!! 😍🎵🏕

[@gpk7683]

Awesome Darwin!

[@backpackerdad6905]

Great hike Darwin! Hey love you're using an "Of Water" tune. I can't wait to see the Scotland stuff!!

[@sagehiker]

I hope when you do the documentary on the AZT you do something on those incredible steel gates. They are really unique. Keeping up gates on trails is big issue. The design is beautiful. Did the storm ever roll in or was a typical spring false alarm.

[@mmcwenie]

Loving this hike. One correction. The peak you pointed to is Mount Agassiz. Humphrey’s Peak is at the northern end of the SF Peaks and isn’t visible from Flagstaff.

[@Skymouth]

Please be safe! No silly risks now! But keep on truckin!

[@joshuawilliams2694]

I've been at the top of Mt. Humphreys. 12,655 ft. Awesome view for sure. Do be sure to watch out for altitude sickness up there. I was airlifted off

[@snowbyrdie2934]

38 miles?? Wow!! I’ve never done more than like 22 and that absolutely worked me over.

[@1dlheinz]

Beautiful footage. Thank you for sharing. 🏔🏕🌵

[@hogmidget]

Flying out from Flagstaff tonight myself after hiking around a lot of the nearby national parks. Kind of hoped to see you on some of the days i was on the Arizona but maybe another time

[@DracoBabe88]

I’ve been there!!! We stayed at the Dairy Springs camp ground. Idk why I’m so geeked about that😂

[@colinwatt00]

Hey Darwin - I’m always thrilled to see one of your videos. What frame-rate do you upload in? 24fps?

[@kierano5496]

reminds me of last year on the AT when me and Canary packed out a couple of sip of sunshine s for her birthday. maybe in Connecticut?

[@cgriggsiv]

Well young man now you got snow and rain all at the same time hope you make it to Flagstaff as quickly as possible

[@robnoodle1]

Hey D Question Why do do professional thru hikers like yourself prefer to equip yourself on your journeys w/shorts? Especially in colder weather Couldn’t you use ultra light hiking paints or be more comfortable from the elements cold or hot Oh yeah, hey D I appreciate your adventures I’m living vicariously through you yo!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Just more comfortable & freeing. If I get cold, I can put a pair of tights on under them. It’s all about the Hiker Trash Layering System 😉 Hike On, Darwin

[@EephusTosser]

Not to jump on Darwin's reply, but you might be interested in what Andrew Skurka has to say on this subject: andrewskurka.com/core-clothing-go-suit-running-shorts/ I moved from long pants to running shorts this season and haven't looked back. Since my sleep pants are tights, it's super-easy to layer.

[@DialedinGear]

Your a legend!

[@jameswilliams7420]

outstanding scenery

[@casmoneansthefourth]

I'm exactly number 5,101! Whoo hoooo

[@BillNealElkWhistle]

What do you add to the coffee? Anything? Do your cold-soak ex-gelato jars leak at all in the pack? Do you have to put ‘em in a ziploc? Does the trail south of Flagstaff go near Sedona redrock country or through Oak Creek Canyon?

[@skyent9513]

I was snow skiing on Humphreys peaks the day you took the free zero day in Flag. Good decision to not hike it because it got pretty cold up there.

[@profjo3582]

Loved it. Keep up the good work!

[@johneason6540]

Wow, good miles day. A deserved zero! Lots of good sounding food!!! I will stop in on my next trip to AZ. I want to summit Humphrey's when there is less snow, this fall maybe.

[@Mrgoeniegoegoe]

Nice video again🙏 🔥🔥🔥

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

AWESOME VIDEO & VIEWS! THE COLORS ARE BEAUTIFUL TOO ! HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR TRAIL SHOES ?

[@junkbox7588]

Damn ....38 miles.... that’s bad ass ... talk about trail legs.

[@michaelfarrell5774]

There also used to be a scenic train that went from Flag to Mormon lake

[@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE]

So jealous. It’s beautiful out there.

[@BackcountryExposure]

Excellent!

[@wayneclague7864]

How do you do it?!?!? 38 miles while filming yourself? Lots of shots of you walking to and from the camera, which require running ahead to set the shot or running back to retrieve the camera...sounds exhausting! That said, good job...enjoy your videos.

[@cboston88]

Hey, D! Are you sleeping with food in/near your tent? Out here in Cali that's a scary thought but I've been wondering if it's no big deal in bearless regions.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

I sleep with my Food Bag just outside of my tent. Hike On, Darwin

[@johnganshow5536]

5/23 snowed a lot around northern az last night...

[@josephinegibbs3902]

Gets hotel room. Sleeps in sleeping bag. Glad to see I'm not the only one. Can't stand hotel bedding and my sleeping bag goes with me on every trip!

[@pecarew2003]

"Don't let the bedbugs bite" I always say!

[@Reckoning1]

The iconic Rt66??

[@drewskihikes5981]

Awesome video🤘

[@Ben-rex]

Did you ever meet up with LOST PICKEREL again?

[@Hendrikjandespeelman]

2.22 That is indeed some serious mud. Makes sense now to get of the trail for a bit. Meanwhile, if you did a zero in Flagstaff during a snowstorm, did the weather leave a mark on the trail the next day?

[@russellinthebush2897]

The area Darwin showed is almost always swampy, though maybe not that much. It certainly was when I went through in 2015.

[@adamzalewski6602]

What's the song at the beginning of the video? Thanks for the incredible videos!

[@charliem5332]

38 miles 😱

[@datageek824]

Another awesome video..Darwin can you send me a pic of the tattoos you have on your calfs. Look super cool but I cannot make them out exactly...thx a d stay safe out there!!!

[@DollarBlazing]

Love Flag but hate the traffic... however, when your legs are your transportation, you don't have to worry about traffic jams ain't that right?! Great video!!

[@KLRBugeater]

Another professional expert meteorological term used again than no one understands other than PhD's in remote forest cabins: Overcasty.

[@DireAdventure]

Do you have to do much color grading for your videos or is that pretty much straight out of the M-50?

[@zachdurrett1357]

15 miles a Nero or Zero! Say what? You have my respect but I feel you’re mile shaming many of us😆

[@joetexas1546]

Nice video- Cook On!

[@john-davidchambers2496]

👍

[@skyblue-lb9kr]

Is that little hostel still in Flag by the rail station?

[@DelcoTrash]

What was the most miles you have ever done in 1 day?

[@limitbassfishing2733]

I think he did over 40 last year on the PCT

[@adamzalewski6602]

What's the song at the beginning of this video!?????? Help!

[@DitchDoctor182]

Saw that you hiked with Benny from plug it in hikes. Was following his feeds of the togo challenge.

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

👍Yep Yep!🤙

[@davidmarbut]

AZ ain’t got biscuits?

[@paigetopole5035]

Did you sleep in your quilt at the motel?!

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Yep... Hiker Trash to the core😉

[@jwade848]

So far which trail that you've done has been the most physically challenging?

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Appalachian Trail 💪

[@freeman.walking]

Thought u were here in uk ?

[@russellinthebush2897]

This is from April

[@warnoter]

Did you mom ever teach not to talk with your mouth full of food?

[@DarwinOnthetrail]

Nope...

[@AFizz-cw3on]

To bad that u picked the worst weather year for your hike

[@chapekfabrication2975]

Hiker trash? Haha thats awesome

[@Mrgoeniegoegoe]

Nice video again🙏 🔥🔥🔥